I got very adventurous and ordered some books from Amazon.co.jp. (It didn't feel quite so adventurous after I discovered that there is a link on the Home Page which switches everything to English; it seemed rather more intriguing to be ordering in Japanese, which I do not speak nor read). The prices were good, the postage very reasonable, and books that I ordered on Sunday arrived on Wednesday.
The books in question were Happy Sunday (ISBN 4-579-10914-7, which I used to search, leaving off the "ISBN") and Journey (ISBN 4-579-10969-4). These handbags are made by UI Nakabayashi. Photos from the two books follow - the question is - are these mere handbags? No - I make handbags - Ms. Nakabayashi does ART!
I just can't imagine putting anything in them and wrecking the lines!
From Happy Sunday
And - from Journey
See what I mean? Even a tube o'lippy would make too big a bulge!
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The fabrics are awesome. I see what you mean about the art. I'd be inclined to hang them on the wall instead. Bag art maybe!!
Posted by: oge | June 29, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Woooow! Those bags are soo beautiful! Love them! Great inspirations. The coffee cup with birds bag is my favourite.
Posted by: Kyoko | June 29, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Hi Oge and Kyoko:-
Yes, these definitely could be wall art; I like the coffee cup/birds one too - the birds are an odd but very effective pairing with the cup. I am in awe of the one with the Statue of Liberty - I can only marvel at how perfect the reverse applique is on that circle.
Posted by: Judy | June 30, 2008 at 03:20 PM
I've being searching about Bags and reading your blog, I found your post very helpful. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading.
Posted by: Crocodile Handbag | March 25, 2010 at 02:26 PM